Richardson Truck Accident Lawyer

A serious truck accident turns lives upside down. The Law Firm of Ted B. Lyon & Associates understands the challenges you are facing. We’ve been helping injured people and grieving families in the Richardson area for 50 years. We’re ready to fight for you.

Whether your truck accident happened on Coit Road, I-75, Arapaho Road, the Belt line or the George Bush Turnpike, find your path to recovery. Call a Richardson truck accident lawyer at 877-Ted-Lyon / 877-833-5966orcontact us online to schedule a free, no obligation consultation. We make home and hospital visits when needed, and we provide legal services in English and Spanish.

What It Takes to Get a Financial Recovery

Sometimes a vehicle accident is an accident, but sometimes it’s the result of someone driving recklessly, taking a risk, violating the law, or being negligent. Unfortunately, you or your loved one paid the price.

To achieve a financial recovery in a truck accident case, your attorney will need to gather evidence of fault. That can be more complicated because there are many parties who could cause a truck accident:

  • There may be a number of people or companies who have a part in the crash, including the truck driver, the trucking company, a truck maintenance company, folks who loaded the vehicle, or a company that made a defective part.
  • Because trucking is an interstate business, many of those parties could be located in another state. That can mean a fight over legal jurisdiction.
  • All of those parties will have a different insurance agency

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push to bring your case forward. But these are good reasons why you should work with a law firm with investigative resources and extensive experience handling commercial trucking injury cases. We’ve handled every kind of claim, including those involving:

What If My Richardson Truck Crash Happened When I Was Driving for Work?

Many workers believe that if they get in a truck accident while driving for work they are limited to filing a workers’ comp claim. That may not be true in your case. Before you dismiss the option of a personal injury lawsuit, talk to one of our Richardson truck accident attorneys about what happened. We can advise you if we think you may have a personal injury case.

Why would that matter? Because a personal injury claim may allow for more complete financial recovery for things like pain and suffering.

What Kind of Financial Recovery Could I Receive in a Personal Injury Case?

Serious injuriescan require extensive medical care, which can continue for years. It’s vitally important not to settle for less than you really need. A personal injury settlement should cover:

  • Pain and suffering you have had to endure
  • Current and future medical and therapy costs
  • Repair or replacement of your vehicle
  • Adaptations to your home to accommodate disability
  • Lost wages while your injuries heal
  • Future loss of income in you can’t go back to your previous job

We have a proven track record of obtaining successful verdicts and settlements in truck accident cases. We know the tactics insurance companies use to avoid responsibility and we’re not afraid to take them to court to get what our clients need.

What Kind of Financial Recovery Could I Receive in a Wrongful Death Case?

Compensation in a wrongful death case includes money for “economic” and”non-economic” harm done to a spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. This includes:

  • Your loved one’s pain and suffering
  • The distress suffered by family members
  • The loss of companionship and guidance your loved one would have provided
  • The loss of services they would have provided to the running of your household and the care of your family

When the actions of the person or company at fault are grossly negligent or reckless, the judge may choose to award “exemplary” damages to make an example of them. This is in addition to money for economic losses.

Call for a Free Consultation with a Richardson Truck Accident Attorney

Schedule a free initial consultation with one of our accident attorneys. Call877-Ted-Lyon / 877-833-5966 or contact us online. We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only earn a legal fee if we win your case. Home and hospital consultations are available if you are unable to visit our office.

Our Richardson truck accident attorneys have been recognized in many ways over the years, including selection to the Super Lawyers list and an AV Preeminent Rating* in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.

*AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and ethical standards.